"Cough... Hazel..." Samiel coughed awkwardly, his face flushing slightly as he tried to break free from her enthusiastic embrace. It seemed Hazel had missed him dearly during his absence, and her reaction was more than he had anticipated.
"Um... Hazel, it's good to see you too," Samiel said, his voice slightly muffled from being pressed against her shoulder. "But, uh, could you... let go now?"
Hazel finally released Samiel from her embrace, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she stepped back, her hands clasped nervously in front of her.
"I-I'm sorry, Young Master," Hazel stammered, her gaze downcast. "I got carried away... Please forgive me."
Samiel smiled gently at her, his embarrassment fading as he reassured her with a warm expression. "It's alright, Hazel. I'm glad to see you too."
Miya who watched the two's interaction felt her heart ache as she remembered her own maid. She put her hands on the moon-shaped necklace she took from her.
